Growing up, my mother was rarely satisfied with the people in her life.
Especially my father.
To say that her deep sense of dissatisfaction led to an extraordinarily difficult life for herself and those she loved, would be an understatement.
I don't want this to be said of me.
I do not want the people in my life to question my regard, my affection for them.
Yes, some people are very hard to satisfy.
May it not be true of me.
Counting my satisfaction...
... how lowering your voice and moving more slowly can bring instant calm
... warmer weather
... a lull in the rain
... power for my dear friend
... my sister's voice on the line
... negative for cancer
... smiles and laughter
... a pastor that just teaches scripture
... how scripture is enough
... how we can learn to un-complicate a matter
... that my mother is learning satisfaction
To be honest, I find myself here in the description of your mother's dissatisfaction. Now, I understand how easy it is to make our spouse & children the primary focus of our lives rather than cultivating a strong relationship with the Lord. The love for others MUST be first cultivated in a relationship with the Lord. Otherwise we simply.will.not. be able to love others well. I am STILL growing in that area. Love & prayers, in Jesus, Cynthia
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